2009 Predictions

[Nashy]

I'm predicting Lockyer to retire before next season starts :cry:

Based on what? [icon_shru

He's not going to retire.

 

[jarro65]

I'm predicting Lockyer to retire before next season starts :cry:

Based on what? [icon_shru

He's not going to retire.

Something a mate told me today. Purely speculation at the moment so i wont say what it is i heard, but i hope it isn't true all the same :cry:

 

[Foordy]

Premiers: North Queensland Cowboys

Runners-Up: Canterbury Bulldogs

The Ladder:

1. North Queensland Cowboys
2. Manly Sea Eagles
3. Canterbury Bulldogs
4. Brisbane Broncos
5. Cronulla Sharks
6. Melbourne Storm
7. Canberra Raiders
8. Gold Coast Titans
9. NZ Warriors
10. Sydney Roosters
11. Penrith Panthers
12. Newcastle Knights
13. St George Dragons
14. Parramatta Eels
15. South Sydney Rabbithohs
16. West Tigers


Origin Winner: Queensland 3-0

Origin Bolter: Lagi Setu (QLD) - could be the enforcer that they are missing now Tunza has retired, Josh and Brett Morris (NSW) they were playing brilliant footy together at the Dragons, a possible consideration for NSW Selectors

International Bolter: Joel Monaghan

Surprise Signing:

First Coach to Go: Matt Elliot, only got saved because Civo stepped in

First Retirement Announcement: Craig Fitzgibbon

Surprise Packet: Jharal Yow Yee - I reckon on the end of our backline he is a strong chance to be top try scorer, or at least go close

First Off Field Drama: Bulldogs players to copy the Broncos (Hunt, Thaiday and Boyd) and have a gangbang in public toilets [icon_razz1

 

[last|soldier]

I really hope not but Falou to suffer season ending injury in first 5 rounds.

 

[pennywisealfie]

Premiers: Broncos

who cares about the rest.

 

[Clintos]

Premiers: Brisbane Broncos

Runners-Up: Melbourne Storm

The Ladder:
1. Melbourne Storm
2. Brisbane Broncos
3. Manly Sea Eagles
4. Nth QLD Cowboys
5. Sydney City Roosters
6. Canterbury Bulldogs
7. St. George Dragons
8. Penrith Panthers
9. Cronulla Sharks
10. Parramatta Eels
11. Canberra Raiders
12. NZ Warriors
13. Gold Coast Titans
14. Newcastle Knights
15. St Sydney Rabbitohs
16. Wests Tigers

Origin Winner: QLD, 2-1.

Origin Bolter: Nick Kenny

International Bolter: Sika Manu (NZ)

Surprise Signing: Matt King (Storm)

First Coach to Go: Matt Elliot

First Retirement Announcement: Nigel Vagana (about time)

Surprise Packet: Lachlan Coote (if that's a suprise)

First Off Field Drama: Wille Mason goes on a roid rage rampage of his teammates.

 

[Black Philip]

I'm predicting Lockyer to retire before next season starts :cry:

Based on what? [icon_shru

He's not going to retire.

Something a mate told me today. Purely speculation at the moment so i wont say what it is i heard, but i hope it isn't true all the same :cry:

IMO Lockyer has unfinished business. I think he'll stay on for a couple of years yet.

 

[bianc]

I also agree on Locky retiring.
Thought it at the start of this year that this would be his last year. Now with all that has gone down really wouldn't surprise me. :cry:

 

[Foordy]

I think Locky will play the 2009 season and thats it.

 

[Black Philip]

I also agree on Locky retiring.
Thought it at the start of this year that this would be his last year. Now with all that has gone down really wouldn't surprise me. :cry:

Lockyer seems like a bloke who would be spurred on by that. He loves a challenge and fighting adversity. He is just that type of champion. Nothing can keep him from doing what he wants to do. Unless it's steve price. Then Lockyer is screwed.

 

[mrslong]

All of us to pick Hagan as the first coach appear to be tipping well so far icon_thumbs_u

http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/spor ... 09,00.html

EXCLUSIVE: Former Queensland State of Origin coach Michael Hagan will quit the Parramatta Eels at noon. The Eels have called a press conference where Hagan will announce his resignation.

 

[Coxy]

It's not 2009 yet though mrslong :P

 

[mrslong]

It's not 2009 yet though mrslong :P

it's about the 2009 season though [icon_razz1

 

[Flutterby]

I'm predicting Lockyer to retire before next season starts :cry:

Based on what? [icon_shru

He's not going to retire.

Something a mate told me today. Purely speculation at the moment so i wont say what it is i heard, but i hope it isn't true all the same :cry:

I would have said he wouldn't go around again next year if he hadn't missed all the origin games this year - would have been the perfect way for him to go out with Origin and World Cup; but he is still pretty devastated about missing SOO - he wants another series. Also think he wants to stay on to help Henjak's Head Coaching career off on the best possible foot.

 

[mick]

Premiers: Cronulla Sharks

Runners-Up: Canterbury Bulldogs

The Ladder:
1. Manly Sea Eagles
2. Cronulla Sharks
3. Sydney Roosters
4. Canterbury Bulldogs
5. St George Illawarra Dragons
6. NZ Warriors
7. Brisbane Broncos
8. Melbourne Storm
9. Canberra Raiders
10. Newcastle Knights
11. North Queensland Cowboys
12. Wests Tigers
13. Paramatta Eels
14. South Sydney Rabbitohs
15. Gold Coast Titans
16. Penrith Panthers

Origin Winner: NSW, 2-1

Origin Bolter: Steve Michaels (Qld)

International Bolter: Mick Ennis

Surprise Signing: Cam Smith - WWE

First Coach to Go: Matt Elliott

First Retirement Announcement: Darren Lockyer [icon_thumbs_do

Surprise Packet: Yow Yeh.... 53 tries next season.

First Off Field Drama: I dunno, but I have a feeling it'll be linked to Red Hill.

I have an amendment to make. Parramatta from 13th to top six following the resignation of Michael Hagan. [icon_lol1.

 

[Boofhead]

Premiers: Cronulla Sharks

Runners Up: Manly Sea Eagles

1: Manly Sea Eagles
2: Sydney Roosters
3: Cronulla Sharks
4: Melbourne Storm
5: St George Illawarra Dragons
6: North Queensland Cowboys
7: Gold Coast Titans
8: New Zealand Warriors
9: Canterbury Bulldogs
10: Canberra Raiders
11: Brisbane Broncos
12: Paramatta Eels
13: Newcastle Knights
14: Wests Tigers
15: Penrith Panthers
16: South Sydney Rabbitohs

Origin Winner: QLD, 2-1.